Easy points
You can gain "points" for certain feats performed
during a game. An easy way to get a lot of points is to throw
a perfect game. This is worth 100 points. Switch controls every
time the CPU is up at bat and intentionally strike out. This will
get you points for 27 strikeouts, and for a perfect game. Repeat
as many times as needed.
To get more points in franchise mode to sign your free agents,
during the off season either create a player and pick him up as
a free agent or sign free agents and release them at the end of
the season.
Use two controllers and keep throwing fast balls on both sides
until a late inning. You can go into extra innings for more points
in strikeouts. Then, hit a ground ball on the team you want to
win and make the other team just hold it. Run around the bases
with the other controller. This will count as an error and give
the other pitcher a no-hitter.
Easy runs
Get Barry Bonds to bat in the third spot in the order
and play against the Cubs. Take control of the Cubs and start
intentionally walking everyone until Barry Bonds is up for the
second time. Rotate the hitting icon so it will hit a home run.
Make contact and you will hit a grand slam. Repeat this as many
times as needed. Note: Do not check the box score after 100 runs
or the game will freeze.
Easy wins in a season
Save the game then go to schedule. Simulate the game.
If you did not win, return to the main menu and load the season.
Repeat this until you win the game.
Better hitting
Immediately after the pitcher releases the ball, press
[Start]. You will see where the ball is going and if it will
be a strike or ball. Resume the game and move your batting cursor
over it to get a nice powerful swing. This will help you improve
your hitting. Note: You do not need to press [Start] directly
after he lets go of the ball -- it just gives you more time to
move your cursor after the game is resumed.
Use the pause technique before batting. When you see where the
ball is going, try your best to get the ball as close to the point
of the contact triangle (the part closest to the batter, not the
thick part of the triangle). you will usually get homeruns or
at least doubles.
Wait until the pitcher's arm is in motion and is coming forward,
then swing. If it looks like a bad pitch do not swing. This strategy
woks most of the time, and works well with players such as Giambi,
Bonds, or A-Rod.
Restore pitcher's energy
In season, franchise or expansion mod, go to the DL,
and put any pitcher on the15 day DL. Then immediately take him
back into your lineup. He will have recovered all his energy.
Better franchise or expansion mode
teams
Use trades to get rid of your older less talented players
for slightly better players. Even if the CPU rejects your trade,
keep trying repeatedly and it is usually eventually accepted.
However, make the trade reasonable, such as B- for a B or B+.
If the player you really want just does not seem to want to join
your team, try trading for another player who is slightly better,
then return to that player you want and try again. Do this every
season to keep good young players.
To get whatever players you want, go to the trade screen. Take
a bad player in your lineup with about a "C" rating
and trade him for someone with a "C+". Then, trade the
"C+" person for a "B" and so on. All your
players will eventually have "A" rankings.
Resign players for same points but
longer deals
Start in the franchise value menu and use [R1]
to release one or two players who you do not want back. This will
allow you to build up some extra points. Then, release the player
you want to resign for more years. Go to the free agents screen
and resign him for 50 points and any number of years. Go back
to franchise value and release him again. When you go to resign
that player again, the amount of points will usually be the same
amount as before you released him the first time but he will demand
the same number of years that you signed him for after the first
time you released him.
Thom Brennaman's stories
Start a game and allow the controller to remain idel.
After a few minutes after they have announced the lineups and
the starting pitcher, Thom Brennaman will start telling in-depth
stories about baseball.
Get Pedro Martinez on your pitching
Powerful team
Create as many powerful designated hitters as you can.
Note: There is a limited amount. After this is done, take them
out of the free agents brackets. Trade them for as many All-Star
players as possible to create a dominating team.
Designated hitters
In season, expansion or franchise mode, create players
then trade them for the person you want. The best created player
you can make is a designated hitter. Use the following settings.
Note: Only American League teams need designated hitters. If you
want someone in the National League, then trade your created designated
hitter for a good American League player then trade him for the
desired National League player.
Contact: A+
Power: A+
Hitting: A
Speed: A-
Bunt: B-
Patience: B
Glove: D-
Range: D-
Arm Accuracy: D-
Arm Strength: D-
Alternately, use the following settings.
Contact: A+
Power: A+
Hitting: A+
Speed: A+
Bunt: C+
Patience: A+
Glove: D-
Range: D-
Arm Accuracy: D-
Arm Strength: C+
You can also set Bunt to D- with Arm Strength C+.
Alternately, use the following settings.
Contact: A+
Power: A+
Hitting: A+
Speed: A+
Bunt: D-
Patience: D-
Glove: C+
Range: C+
Arm Accuracy: C
Arm Strength: C
First or second baseman
Use the following settings for a better first or second
baseman:
Contact: A
Power: A+
Hitting: A
Speed: A+
Bunt: D
Patience: D
Glove: D
Range: D
Arm Accuracy: A
Arm Strength: A
Overall: A
Infielder
Same as above
Overall: A
Third baseman
Use the following settings for a better third baseman
Contact: A+
Power: A+
Hitting: A+
Speed: A+
Bunt: D-
Patience: D-
Glove: D-
Range: D-
Arm Accuracy: B+
Arm Strength: B+
Overall: A
Outfielder
Use the following settings for a better outfielder
Contact: A
Power: A+
Hitting: A
Speed: A+
Bunt: D
Patience: D
Glove: D
Range: D
Arm Accuracy: A
Arm Strength: A
Overall: A-